Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 122-102. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.